Why Does the MSN 2.0 Installation Change My IE 3.x Proxy Settings?
PSS ID Number: 164035
Article Last Modified on 8/11/1999
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Proxy Server 1.0
- Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
This article was previously published under Q164035
SYMPTOMS
After you install Microsoft Network (MSN) version 2.0, your Microsoft
Internet Explorer version 3.01 Proxy Settings (View, Options, Connections,
Settings) have been altered. These settings route all MSN links through the
Winsock Proxy, rather than the Web Proxy service.
CAUSE
This happens because MSN links use an authentication scheme not supported
by the Web Proxy Service. Therefore, all MSN traffic must go through the
Winsock Proxy Service.
WORKAROUND
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them.
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Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
Set the following client registry keys to configure IE 3.01 proxy settings
to use Web Proxy Service with MSN:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
\Software
\Microsoft
\Windows
\CurrentVersion
\InternetSettings
ProxyEnable "1"
ProxyOverride "*.msn.com; *.msn.net;;"
ProxyServer "http://:80"
Additional query words: msn proxy
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Technology: kbAudDeveloper kbProxyServ100 kbProxyServ200 kbProxyServSearch